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UGH The full length zipper outer bags were NEVER intended to be used without disposable paper bags. The tradition performs much better with shake-out bags anyway, and last time I checked, they were still available on Ebay (both styles were made for the Tradition... customers could choose at...

Are there any Filter Queen experts who can help me figure out the model my Grandmother had in the 1950s? When she moved to their new home west of Indianapolis in 1952, she bought a new Filter Queen to keep the place as good as new. I remember it vividly: the colors were not those that I see...

thanks Great advice. Just what I wanted.

Can anyone suggest a repair for a Kirby Avalir? There is a clicking sound that seems to come from the transmission when it's in neutral, turned off, and pushed. It seems to be ok if we're sure that the N button is pressed completely, but my other machines in the G series that I've owned never...

Kirby Belts I got good information recently about this subject. It seems that the newer knurled belts are intended for the wood brushrolls and if you use them on older models, these belts will not negatively affect the motor or bearings. The issue is using the newer belt on the older silver...

sorry Darn I hate this laptop! Anyway, I like your bag-cleaning protocol. I do turn mine inside/out and shake them good before washing like you do.

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Hey, can anyone tell me if this is made by Kirby? Ebay Auction: eBay item number: 390306643356

agreed As much as I applaud their products, I hold the Cleveland executives totally responsible for this irksome practice. Regrettably, these "independents" (using the term loosely) often talk the uninformed into paying these outrageous sums and don't even approach MSRP. Then there's the...

Revealing... Good work, CharlesKirby. Very helpful. Yet we get these horror stories on a regular basis of these "independent" distributors jacking up the prices far over MSRP, asking for $2500 or even $3000. This sullies the reputation of this great product.

stunning machine Congratulations

Thanks, but it looks a bit dicey. I don't want to break off a tab. I'll give it a bit of pressure from underneath, but if it's too stiff, I'll work around it.

I'm going to start a Kirby DS 50 restoration soon. I'm curious if the small plastic, clear oval that lights up can be removed so that the headlight casting can be sanded and polished easily. Any ideas, or should I try to work around it and leave it in place?

Maybe Mike will see this and respond. If not, message me and I will give you his address or write him on your behalf.

Correct Bags Hey everyone, we keep forgetting to support Chicago Mike. He has replicated original bags for the Kirby 500 series. I haven't had a chance to use one yet, but my guess is that they're pretty good. They're on sale on Ebay. Also black wheels for pre-1956 models. I think we need...

Good idea, Ben. I prefer in locals where my allergies aren't too bad to leave the original filtration in place.

Electrolux 137 I'll take some pictures when I finish the 560 restoration. I've been slowed up waiting for a cleaning compound sold by Eastwood that has to be applied after the sanding process, and they had a major fire last week, so I may not wrap this up until August!

For my money... ... there has been ample discussion and sufficient evidence. I've used the Kirby system here since 1992 and am well pleased. Thanks, James, for your contributions. I certainly will not be investing in an entirely different machine that is only used twice a year!! Once and...

Tolivac You're brilliant! I'll try it! That said, I shampoo about 9pm, finish my evening in another room, go to bed, and by 8am, the shampooed carpets are ready for final vacuuming. Now, as for the results of the white glove test:::: TA DA !!!! I did swipe a pure white cloth over a 2 foot...

Sorry... but there's a bunch of very shallow thinking going on around here. CharlesKirby got this exactly right. Crap accumulates starting immediately after the shampoo process finishes, especially for those of us with pets. I'll do you one better. If there is "sticky residue" as you...